Phrases with «chondrite»

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A "chondrite" is a type of meteorite that is made up primarily of rocky material and often contains small spherical particles called chondrules. These meteorites are some of the oldest known objects in the solar system, and their study can provide insight into the early formation and evolution of planets and other celestial bodies. Full definition

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My research has focused on characterizing the soluble and insoluble organic materials of carbonaceous chondrite meteorites with the aim to trace their abiotic origins in Solar and / or pre-Solar extraterrestrial environments. (eos-nexus.org)
Using a new analytical technique, the team looked at different kinds of chondrite meteorites, a type of primitive meteorite approximately 4.6 billion years old. (sciencedaily.com)
He suggests that the body that triggered the Moon - forming impact, which some scientists call Theia, may have been chemically similar to a class of meteorites called enstatite chondrites. (scientificamerican.com)
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